
The Triumph of Camilla (1696)
Music by Giovanni Bononcini
Libretto by Silvio Stampiglia
HEMS was proud to present the Boston premiere of this opera. Originally performed in Italian in 1696, it was soon translated into English and quickly became a smash hit in both incarnations. Our production was directed by visiting artist Jennifer Griesbach, who holds a Ph.D. in musicology with a focus on 17th- and 18th- century opera from U.C. Berkeley.
CAST
Latinus: William Adams
Prenesto: Kristi Vrooman
Turnus: José Lemos
Metius: John McMunn
Linco: Neil Davidson
Country People: Will Fleming, Rick DuPuy, Chiduzie Carl Madubata
Camilla: Jennifer Young
Lavinia: Kate Nyhan
Tullia: Claire Meghnagi
Ladies in Waiting: Camilla Finlay, April Lynn James, Heather Stacey Mackler
A Country Person: Sarah Dunn
STAFF
Stage Director: Jennifer Griesbach
Music Director: Karoun Demirjian
Orchestral Director: Robert Mealy
Choreographer: Ken Pierce
Technical Director: Dustin Cartwright
Producer: Jay Pendse
Costume Designer: Eva Furrow
Assistant Costume Designer: Carla Borras
Lighting Designer: Jason Chiang, Dustin Cartwright
Lighting Operator: Jason Chiang, Dustin Cartwright
Set Designer: Steven Grossman
Stage Manager: Sherra Wong
Stage Crew: Sarah Dunn, Chiduzie Madubata, Rick DuPuy, Will Fleming
House Manager: Chael Hines
ORCHESTRA
Harpsichords & Organ: Leslie Kwan, Karoun Demirjian
First Violin: Robert Mealy, Rebecca Tinio, Brian Lee, Karen Burciaga, Emily Letourneau
Second Violin: Jeffrey Yang, Jennie Johnson, David Simmons-Duffin
Viola: Marisa Green, Gail Pokorney
Cello: Seth Ament, Bobby Bursiel
Recorder: Jon Daniels